At Integrated Dentalcare we have four lasers. A state of the art, Water laser, a soft tissue laser, a low level laser therapy (LLLT) laser and diagnostic laser. Dr Neeraj Puri is a Dental Phobia Certified dentist Click Here to verify.

Waterlase Laser

We are proud to be the only clinic in Scotland and part of a small group in the whole world to be able to offer Waterlase dentistry. By gently energising pure, distilled water this amazing technology allows us to carry out numerous procedures in a safer and gentler manner.

Unlike the drill there is no vibration, no heat, no whining noise resulting in faster healing time with much less discomfort and
apprehension. To see how it works, watch the video:

The Waterlase is an amazing tool that allows us to treat decay or cavities without having to use local anaesthetic injections.* We are able to treat gum disease more thoroughly, than was ever possible before, as we are able to create a sterile environment for the tissue to knit back together around the tooth. In many cases this allows the regeneration of bone taking the tooth back to before there was gum disease. We are able to carry out surgery in a more controlled and less damaging fashion.

As a child I wasn’t a huge fan of the dentist but I went along gritted my teeth and braved it. One day, however, things went wrong. I needed a filling. Unfortunately what should have been a routine procedure turned out to be a truly traumatic experience. An apprehension about going to the dentist turned into an extreme phobia. From that day on I no longer trusted the dentist, I feared the personnel, the procedures, even the building. That was 14 years ago.
Since that day I tried various dental practices and relaxation therapies but never made any meaningful progress. I was referred to a clinical psychologist for help and even undertook a course of hypnotherapy. The best treatments in the world however won’t work unless you trust the dentist and the treatment.
August 2010 my husband and I booked appointments for a New Patient Examination with Dr Neeraj Puri. When you have a phobia it’s not just you that’s affected, it affects your whole family. My husband went first so that I could watch. Even though it was not my appointment Neeraj immediately identified my fear and very kindly took the time to explain everything he was doing and answer all my questions. 24 hours later it was my examination. Thanks to Neeraj’s patience, understanding and caring temperament I was able to cope with the appointment. When he explained that I really need 2 fillings (including that same on from 14 years ago) he took the time to explain all the options available to me stressing that he’d only do what I was comfortable with.
12 days later it was time to face the cavity which turned my life upside down 14 years ago. 23 August I arrived at the practice terrified. I hadn’t had a proper night’s sleep, I hadn’t eaten anything in case I was sick, and as I sat waiting the tears began to well up as I recalled how I felt all those years ago. I told my husband I don’t think I can do this.
Within 10 minutes I was in the dreaded dentist chair, shaking from head to toe with nerves – scared of the unknown, scared of the pain I was sure was to come. Neeraj wasn’t fazed. He was confident, yet patient, sympathetic and kind. For the first time I felt I could actually trust a dentist; for the first time I felt like “we” were actually going to get through this as a team.
The laser was amazing. Neeraj had set aside an hour for this one filling. Before he started, he showed me the laser on my hand, tested it on one of my front teeth and put it on my tooth for 10 seconds so that I could get a preview of what was to come. I was told that I could put my hand up to stop things when I needed it. The appointment took almost the full hour but I was able to cope and even started to relax a bit as time went on. The entire process was entirely pain free and once it was over I felt in shock rather than immediate joy. It took at least an hour and numerous checks in the mirror for the reality to sink in – someone with as bad a history as myself had actually managed to get this cavity treated after 14 years.
No pain, no local anaesthetic or sedation, and essentially a dentist you can truly trust are great weapons in helping others like me feel less anxiety about going to the dentist. I have no doubt that I am not ‘cured’ of my phobia (reality is that I am unlikely to every be completely at ease) but I am now optimistic at the future, that together, working as a team, we can now develop effective coping strategies to reduce my anxieties.

Eileen Kirkwood – August 2014

My colleagues yesterday were really amazed to see me absolutely pain-free, it was such a contrast between me in agonising pain and in a few hours-me as fit as a fiddle. Of course I’ve told them about you quite a lot, but yesterday I was live proof of how wonderful you are and a vivid, striking advertisement for your practice. I really want all the people to know about you and your team. Thank you so much for putting aside all the appointments and taking care of me yesterday! I do appreciate it and it is needless to say that you and the team are all my friends and I know I can always rely on you.

Kate

In my experience having quite a few years experience everyone here is always kind and caring. I am always satisfied with the treatment and don’t dread a visit to ‘the Dentist’ any more.

Jean P

I am absolutely delighted with the difference in my teeth as a result of wearing a brace for 18 months. I feel more confident in my smile! It’s been a pleasure being in the care of Staff. Their enthusiasm and energy are remarkable and very infectious!

Michael A

I’ve just had my first filling using the laser instead of the drill. What a difference! No numbness, no grinding drill. Totally pain-free and comfortable.

Kevin T

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Is it safe?

It is much safer than the drill since it is only active up to 5mm beyond the laser tip. Furthermore unlike the drill once stopped, the system powers down instantly. The drill on the other hand continues to rotate for a period of time. The microcracks produced by the drill as it rotates, do not occur with the laser.

Is it expensive?

Laser usage tends to be charged for by time. This can work out to be cheaper than standard fees. The reason for this is that in the majority of cases since we don’t need to wait for local anaesthetic injections to “kick in”.